Procurement Specialist

Halian; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Shapoorji Pallonji & Company Pvt. Ltd. in Abu Dhabi seeks a Procurement Specialist to manage the full procurement lifecycle, from planning to supplier performance.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver cost-effective, compliant procurement solutions. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in a related field, 8+ years of experience, and hands-on use of Oracle Fusion or similar ERP systems. Strong negotiation, governance, and contract management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, procurement, or related field.
• Professional procurement certification (CIPS/CPSM) is desirable.
• Minimum 8 years of end-to-end procurement experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify procurement requirements and support procurement plans.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing for categories, services and requirements.
• Review scopes, budgets, and timelines to define sourcing needs.
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with objectives and projects.
• Conduct market research, supplier analysis, benchmarking, and market assessments.
• Monitor procurement activities and highlight risks and delays.
• Ensure sourcing complies with policies, governance, and authorities.
• Maintain procurement documentation and evaluation reports.
• Manage contract renewals, amendments, and close-out activities.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Supplier evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or related discipline

CIPS CPSM certification

Tools

Oracle Fusion

ERP systems

Job description

Procurement Specialist - UAEN Only

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing the full procurement lifecycle, from planning and requirements gathering through sourcing, supplier evaluation, negotiation, contract award, and supplier performance management. Working closely with internal stakeholders, the role ensures the delivery of cost-effective, compliant, and timely procurement solutions that support business objectives while maintaining high service standards and adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Partner with business stakeholders to identify procurement requirements and support the development of procurement plans.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities for assigned categories, services, and business requirements.
• Review scopes of work, specifications, budgets, and timelines to ensure sourcing requirements are clearly defined.
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with organizational objectives and project priorities.
• Conduct market research, supplier analysis, benchmarking, and market assessments.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate spend, improve commercial outcomes, and increase procurement efficiencies.
• Monitor procurement activities, highlighting risks, delays, and dependencies.
• Ensure all sourcing activities are conducted in accordance with procurement policies, governance requirements, and delegated authorities.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation, sourcing records, evaluation reports, and award recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to improve competition, supplier diversity, and value delivery.

Contracting & Negotiation

• Support stakeholders throughout contract negotiations and supplier selection processes.
• Lead commercial negotiations to secure favourable contractual terms and conditions.
• Coordinate contract reviews with Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders.
• Manage contract renewals, amendments, expiries, and close-out activities.
• Ensure appropriate planning for re-tendering, extensions, or renegotiations.

Supplier Management & Performance

• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability, and technical capability.
• Manage supplier onboarding, due diligence, compliance reviews, and approval processes.
• Build and maintain productive supplier relationships.
• Coordinate supplier performance reviews and improvement initiatives.
• Resolve supplier-related issues relating to performance, delivery, invoicing, and compliance.
• Support supplier rationalization, consolidation, and offboarding activities where required.

Cost Optimization & Compliance

• Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities and improvements in total cost of ownership.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and applicable regulations.
• Produce procurement reports, dashboards, and performance updates.
• Monitor procurement KPIs, sourcing timelines, contract milestones, and supplier performance metrics.
• Analyse procurement data to identify trends, risks, bottlenecks, and process improvement opportunities.
• Maintain knowledge of procurement best practices, governance requirements, and market developments.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Partner with stakeholders to understand business priorities and provide effective procurement solutions.
• Collaborate across functions to manage dependencies and ensure successful procurement outcomes.
• Clear communication and strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Professional procurement certification (CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent) is desirable.
• Minimum 8 years of procurement experience managing end-to-end sourcing and contracting activities.
• Experience using ERP and e-procurement systems, preferably Oracle Fusion.
• Strong knowledge of procurement policies, governance, compliance, and contracting practices.